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Does a project have you in a knot? Get advice from avid knitters. Find ideas to get you started on knitting projects for gifts. Or just bring your yarn and needles and enjoy the comradery of this great group! Please note that youth knitters are welcome but must be at least 7 years old. An adult must also accompany and participate along with the child.

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Offered every 4th Sunday of the month! Explore the Library’s Minecraft world created by our volunteer “tech teens!” We’ll begin with a session just for beginners at 1:00 PM, then everyone can join in starting at 2:00 PM. If you’ve created your own Minecraft world, bring it along to show others on our big screen! Computers will be available, or you can bring your own laptop. No sign up is needed—just drop in!

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Come to the library for an informative session on Minecraft targeted to parents of 3rd through 5th graders. Tom Corbett, our Systems Librarian, will discuss the pros and cons of playing Minecraft, highlight our library's Minecraft services, and offer suggestions on how parents can manage a child's access to the game using their home router or an attached home networking management device like Disney's Circle.

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Please Note: The February meeting will be held Tuesday the 26th! Join us for our monthly Scarborough Public Library Genealogy Group. Whether you are just starting to explore your heritage or well into the process, this “drop in” gathering will introduce you to vetted resources for ancestral research. Don Taylor will be the group's facilitator, bringing a wealth of experience in Internet research and genetic genealogy.

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Ryan Gosling stars as Neil Armstong in this riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon. A visceral and intimate account, told from Armstong's perspective, the film explores the triumphs and costs of one of the most dangerous missions in history. Rated PG-13; 142 minutes.

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The best answer to a question begins with a meaningful conversation! The Let's Talk America! forum offers a respectful environment to discuss contemporary issues happening locally and globally. The March 7 topic will be posted here the week of the event. FMI, contact the forum's facilitator, Sam Kelley, at 650-1814.

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Our next gathering will be March 8. Find your creative side in 2019! Noodling. Doodling. Dabbling. If a program description includes these words, you can be sure it will be relaxed and fun. Basic supplies provided, or bring your own sketch pad and pens/pencils. We'll be joined by retired illustrator, Michael Brown. This event is free to attend.

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James and Deborah Fallows have been traveling across the country in a single-engine prop airplane to report on the America that goes
unnoticed by the national media. Our Towns is the story of their journey and their portrait of the many different faces of the American future.

Ages 7 - 11. Join fellow adventurers to explore magical worlds, take on challenges, and become heroes. Sarah will be running short games to give new or experienced players a taste of the game. Registration required.

Ages 12 and up. Join fellow adventurers to explore magical worlds, take on challenges, and become heroes. Sarah will be running short games to give new or experienced players a taste of the game. Registration required.

LIBRARY KNITTING GROUP
EVERY SATURDAY FROM 10:00 AM TO NOON
LOCATION: CONFERENCE ROOM

Whether you’ve been knitting for decades or days, join the Library's Knitting Group in the Conference Room (located near the public computers). Bring knitting needles, yarn, patterns...whatever you have. FMI call 883-4723 option 4.

New Schedule: Every Fourth Sunday of the month starting January 28, 2018! Explore the Library’s Minecraft world created by our volunteer “tech teens!.” We’ll begin with a session just for beginners at 1:00 PM, then everyone can join in starting at 2:00 PM. If you’ve created your own Minecraft world, bring it along to show others on our big screen! Computers will be available, or you can bring your own laptop. No sign up is needed—just drop in! Please remember that children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

New Schedule: Every Fourth Sunday of the month starting January 28, 2018! Explore the Library’s Minecraft world created by our volunteer “tech teens!.” We’ll begin with a session just for beginners at 1:00 PM, then everyone can join in starting at 2:00 PM. If you’ve created your own Minecraft world, bring it along to show others on our big screen! Computers will be available, or you can bring your own laptop. No sign up is needed—just drop in! Please remember that children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Scarborough Teen Writers Group (STWG) for grades 6-12 is offered in collaboration with Portland Writers Group Maine (PWGM). Teen writers will have the chance to receive feedback on their work and comment on others’ writing. All genres are welcome, including fantasy, sci-fi, poetry, and nonfiction. Each workshop will include a short session about topics such as point of view, voice, characterization, and critiquing skills. Gatherings are held the fourth Monday of each month from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

To register, email Renee at writerwrenee@gmail.com, or you can email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org or call the Library at 883-4723 option 3.

We offer a monthly Minecraft Miner Day the first Sunday of each month from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The next date is February 24! We will also offer a Minecraft info session targeted to parents of 3rd through 5th graders the following Monday. Tom will introduce pros and cons of playing Minecraft, highlight our library's Minecraft services, and offer suggestions on how parents can manage a child's access to the game using their home router or complementary home networking management device like Disney's Circle. Get more info and register here!

Date Change to Tuesday this month only! Roots. Branches. Shoots. You may think we’re talking about trees – and in a way, we are. We’re talking about family trees! A new Scarborough Public Library Genealogy Group will be offered the fourth Monday of each month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm starting October 23, 2017. Whether you are just starting to explore your heritage or well into the process, this monthly “drop in” gathering will introduce you to vetted resources for ancestral research.

The group will be facilitated by Don Taylor, a retired Information Technology Security Specialist who became interested in Genealogy in the 1970s. Since 2005, Don has focused on genealogical research, specializing in Internet research and genetic genealogy. He is a member of the Maine Genealogical Society (MGS), New England Historic Genealogical Society, and is on the Board of Directors of the Scarborough Historical Society (SHS) where he helps others research their Scarborough roots. Don also manages a personal genealogy blog.

Come read and talk about books that you choose and do fun book-related activities: skits, games, reader's theater, video--whatever! For students in Grades 6 and up.
For more information, contact Youth Services (207)883-4723, option 3 or email: kids@scarboroughlibrary.org

LIBRARY KNITTING GROUP
EVERY SATURDAY FROM 10:00 AM TO NOON
LOCATION: CONFERENCE ROOM

Whether you’ve been knitting for decades or days, join the Library's Knitting Group in the Conference Room (located near the public computers). Bring knitting needles, yarn, patterns...whatever you have. FMI call 883-4723 option 4.

The Library is pleased to serve as the location for Scarborough Historical Society and Museum’s monthly meetings held the first Sunday of the month. Guest speakers will explore Historical topics at each gathering. The meetings are free to attend. Join in and get to know this great “keeper” of Scarborough’s robust history! FMI, visit the Scarborough Historical Society & Museum's website at scarboroughhistoricalsociety.org or call 885-9997.

Join us for a FREE viewing of contemporary and classic movies - from recent theater releases to old favorites. Check the homepage of our website for the monthly selection at www.scarboroughlibrary.org. This event is open to the public.